So the CEO of WU was trying to scare people is what you are implying? While I would not call the news "devastating" it doesn't change the fact that it is not good news.
People who try to put a positive spin on this are then professional shillers

If XRP becomes the standard for international transactions the US dollar will lose its power as a global reserve currency and all the benefits that come with it - Increased transactions and higher liquidity. This is a tall order